Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon five hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHM to LIS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Philadelphia International Airport is a popular stop between BHM and LIS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is $272. A round-trip fare is currently $539. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BHM to LIS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BHM arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHM:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LIS:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 61ºF and 84ºF. Book your flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 46ºF and 61ºF then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Lisbon. Around 170 miles away to the north, check out popular attractions including Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another favorite destination in Portugal and is around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
